The article published in The National newspaper stated: “In 1974, a delegation of American astronauts and scientists visited NASAAbu Dhabi to brief the founder and first president of the United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, on the Apollo missions to the moonNo one could have imagined then that United Arab Emirates “You will become a key partner in NASA’s Artemis missions that will return humanity to the Moon by making a vital contribution to the Gateway program, which will establish the first-ever lunar orbital outpost.”
He added: “When the President of the United Arab Emirates visits Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan Washington next week for a White House meeting with President Joe Biden, it will highlight the trajectory of a half-century of partnership between the UAE and the United States, which has brought prosperity, security and scientific progress to both countries.”
“When it comes to advanced technologies and artificial intelligence, few countries work together as closely and move as quickly as US And the United Arab Emirates. Silicon Valley in the United States and Silicon Oasis in the United Arab Emirates are pushing AI research and innovation to new heights. Driving along Sheikh Zayed Road from Abu Dhabi to Dubai It looks very familiar to any American tech executive, with the Google, Meta, IBM and Microsoft banners lighting the way.”
He continued: “This week, Abu Dhabi-based technology investment firm MGX joined the Microsoft US investment firm BlackRock and others are launching a new platform for investing in technology infrastructure. Over the past year, Silicon Valley startup Cerebras has teamed up with UAE-based G42 to deploy several of the world’s fastest supercomputers for AI training in California and Texas. Mubadala’s investment in New York-based GlobalFoundries is helping expand semiconductor manufacturing in the US and add thousands of jobs to the region’s innovation economy. G42 is also partnering with Microsoft Azure on a new cloud computing platform in United Arab Emirates It is working with other American technology companies such as Nvidia, AMD, VAST and Qualcomm to expand the advanced technology infrastructure in the UAE.”
The article highlighted that the two countries recognize “the benefits of technology and scientific cooperation, and are committed to expanding their work on new initiatives, including improved standards for protecting sensitive data and technologies, greater collaboration in research and education, as well as programs to help narrow the digital divide by making essential technologies more accessible to all, while ensuring the highest standards of security and privacy.”
He added, “As is the case with the nuclear cooperation agreement between the UAE andUSThese collaborative efforts could become the new gold standard for securing and driving the next generation of technologies. The landmark 123 Agreement signed in 2009 enabled the UAE to develop civil nuclear power, which now provides low-emission electricity to data centers in the UAE.
He added: “The visit of Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan is also based on the historic climate conference.”Cop28Hosted by the United Arab Emirates last December, it is a pivotal moment for U.S.-UAE cooperation in addressing the climate crisis and accelerating the energy transition.
Al Otaiba and Strong’s article notes that,advanced technology Climate action creates new job opportunities that have attracted American companies, entrepreneurs, and investors to the UAE. The UAE’s position as a global crossroads for business, media, and culture has also made it a gateway to fast-growing markets across the Middle East, Africa, India, and Asia. More than 1,500 American companies and institutions operate in the UAE, contributing to its growth, economic diversification, and job creation. More than 50,000 Americans currently live in the UAE.”
“The benefits of five decades of bilateral trade and cooperation have flowed naturally in both directions,” he explains. “The UAE has invested more than $1 trillion in all sectors of US economyThe UAE is the largest destination for US exports in the Middle East. Bilateral trade exceeded $31 billion in 2023 alone.”
On the other hand, the ambassadors say that the United States and the United Arab Emirates have an enduring security relationship along with a commitment to a peaceful, stable, and prosperous Middle East, adding, “In close partnership, we work to advance multilateral diplomatic solutions and provide much-needed humanitarian assistance in Gaza and Sudan. Our ongoing defense and counterterrorism cooperation makes our countries and the world safer. American and Emirati forces have stood side by side in six conflicts over the past 30 years; their courage and dedication to duty have forged the strongest bonds between our two countries.”
“By continuing to partner together, exploring new opportunities and addressing common challenges head-on, we keep our eyes fixed on a better vision for the region and for the next fifty years of our cooperation,” they conclude. “Just as the mission inspired Apollo Generations of scientists and engineers, the UAE and the United States are looking to the future together on the Gateway mission and in many other ways. Recognizing the importance of Moon landing On the region and the world, Sheikh Zayed said: “If it is God’s will, man can achieve anything; nothing is impossible.”
